Australia is preparing to kill over 1900 Kangaroos, here's why

Melbourne, May 14: One may not believe this, but it is true. Reportedly Australian government has decided to kill over 1900 kangaroos.

Sources say that government has decided to reduce its population as they can have a devastating impact on the local environment. The decision was announced on its annual measure to control the kangaroo population.

ABC news reported that the culling of kangaroos will be done across Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and 10 reserves across the territory will be closed each evening for this purpose.

Director of Parks and Conservation with the ACT government, Daniel Iglesias said it was necessary to curb the population of eastern grey kangaroos in the ACT. "We know for a fact that over-abundant numbers of eastern grey kangaroos can have a devastating impact on the local environment," he said.

"We know that it can lead to de-vegetation and the complete degradation of certain areas if we let it go too long. This is not about eradication, this is about sustainable numbers of eastern grey kangaroos," Iglesias added.

A trial is currently underway to test the usefulness of fertility drugs as an alternative method of controlling kangaroo populations. The cull is expected to conclude by August 1. Almost 4000 kangaroos have been killed over the past two years as part of the ACT's annual cull.